It's Sabado de Fiesta at Samba!

It's that time of the month, and it's time to fiesta...

Authentic street-style tacos prepared and assembled as you order, bowls of Peruvian-style ceviche made with the day's freshest catch and rounds of cocktails make every last Saturday of the month a much awaited and anticipated event. Saturday lunch is transformed to a weekend fiesta with fresh and vibrant Latin flavors, and here"s what you can expect with Sabado de Fiesta at Samba...

Every last Saturday of the month, Samba at Shangri-La at The Fort takes on a fiesta vibe, and it's the perfect venue for a Latin-inspired fiesta (for more on Samba, see my posts, Latin Vibes: A Christmas feast with Peruvian Flavors at Samba and Island Fever: The Samba Bartender Series with The Tiki Maestro Daniele Dalla Polla).

From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm every last Saturday of the month, guests can savor authentic Peruvian and Latin American flavors inside the spacious and elegant interiors of Samba, or why not pick a table near the pool for a casual and cozy al fresco dining experience? The festive spread at Samba's Sabado de Fiesta include live stations as well as a selection of freshly prepared dishes inspired by Peruvian fiestas, the Jarana criolla. And diners can enjoy all this for only P 1,800 net per person and P 900 net for children. Samba's Chef Carlo Huerta Echegaray is at the helm of the Ceviche and Tiradito Bar preparing bowls of fresh ceviche with the catch of the day including tuna, scallops, prawns, salmon, aji limo, rocoto cream, aji amarillo, and lime. It's the perfect starter for your Peruvian feast at Samba's Sabado de Fiesta...

Each bowl is prepared a la minute to your specifications. But leave it to Chef Carlo Huerta Echegaray to make a perfect bowl of ceviche every time you come back for seconds and thirds.

There's just nothing quite like the vibrant and clean notes of fresh seafood with its bold briny hints capped by the tangy whisper of fresh lime and subtle punch of fiery chili with its soothing heat. 

Diners can choose their seafood and spice levels and the station chefs will masterfully whip up your bowl perfectly. This, and another cocktail, Saturdays at Samba just can't get any better...

At the Taco Station, chefs prepare classic street-style tacos with savory pork carnitas, frejoles churros, guacamole, salsa picante, fresh garden greens, and jalapeno cheese on a soft tortilla. Fresh from the flat grill, your taco is served warm with a light crispness in each bite. And you're ready for another...

Just like the Ceviche and Tiradito Bar, diners can customize their tacos. But trust me, have the station chef prepare your tacos with everything on it and you'll be glad you did. Each bite delivers both textural contrast and diverse flavors from the different components, yet each ingredient pops in your mouth with its fresh and distinct notes like, well, a fiesta of flavors.  

In between bites, why not enjoy some soothing cocktails to get you in the fiesta vibe? The Sexy Colada (L) served in a fresh pineapple adds that tropical island feel with its bright and vibrant notes while the Michelada (R) is a bold libation with beer infused with fiery chili and lined with salt for that extra kick. 

Enjoy round after round of cocktails like Sangria, Sexy Colada, Michelada, Pisco Sour, Corona and Anakena Wine with Samba's La Vida Loca for only P 800 net or go for the Aguas Frescas for P 400 net for Lemonade, Kiwi and Cucumber Lemonade, Ginger Calamansi Iced Tea, and Peach Almond Iced Tea to pair with more tasty bites.

From Samba's Kitchen, diners can can also enjoy the Parihuela de Mariscos, a Peruvian Bouillabaise with fresh seafood in a thick and tart broth, aji panca, corn beer, and smoky bell peppers. Thick and hearty, each sip lines the palate with bold flavors capped by the succulent seafood. This dish alone is more than enough reasons to head over to Samba.  

For the mains, diners can also feast on Samba's signature Peruvian dishes like the Seco de Pato, a savory dish with tender and juicy duck leg, aji apianca, piquillo pepper and frijoles de Chincha...

...paired with a bowl of rice for a full and satisfying meal in itself.

The Mixed Anticuchos is another tasty dish with Anticucho de Corazon, choncholi de pollo, shiitake skewers, roasted veggies and potatoes, ocopa and rocoto sauce, perfect with another round of cocktails.

Still hungry? The Arroz Con Choclo a la Mantequilla de Coral is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite with rice, sweet corn, coral butter, and bell pepper topped with fresh seafood. The rich buttery notes of the soft and flavorful rice is kicked up by the fresh herbs, thin slivers of cheese and a squeeze of lime.

The Sudado De Mero (L), a hearty Grouper fillet stew with tomatoes, onions, aji amarillo, and white wine rounds out the signature dishes at Samba. For dessert, indulge with the Dulces Peruanos (R) with tres leches, bunuelos, and fresh fruits to cap your festive Peruvian feast on a high note.

Saturdays are transformed with a festive vibe of vibrant flavors at Samba's Sabado de Fiesta. Can't wait for July 29...

Samba is located at Level 8 of Shangri-La at The Fort Manila, 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City or call (632) 820-0888 for inquiries and reservations.

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